NIST Project Team research burns in Spartanburg, SC. Several tactics are being measured and the information is being complied now. The research findings are anticipated to be publicly available July 2013.

FireServiceSLT and Georgia were represented this past week at the Department of Homeland Security AFG Criteria Development Committee meeting. This was a joint effort with 36 select individuals from the largest fire service organizations coming together to discuss the upcoming years grant criteria and requirements.

FireServiceSLT founder Brian Ward, has been tapped to serve on a NIST Project Team for new research on current strategies and tactics practices; including fire attack, ventilation, smooth bore vs. fog and other items. Publication of research is anticipated to be available July 2013.